Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Totford
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Totford and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
About our drone roof survey in Totford
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. We are often asked to look into standing water on a flat roof and worn lead at chimneys and walls, across tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Totford are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Totford (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Totford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Common roof problems in Totford
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they will not be able to tell you
Nearby places to Totford
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Totford: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Totford?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Totford?
Yes, Totford is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Useful tips for Totford property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Check the loft can be reached
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photos and findings. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
Leave it or get it looked at?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. You can show exactly where the problem is. Around Totford, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Totford
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. It’s almost impossible to see from ground level, but a drone shows it clearly.
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is usually out of view. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Flying and imaging in Totford
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Around Totford, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. If you’re in Totford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Totford: Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Totford
We work in homes and buildings around The Woolpack Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Micheldever station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3 miles east).